TM-9-2330-324-14-P
TRAILER, CARGO: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, M105A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JULY 2002
TM-9-2330-324-14-P - Page 124 of 350
TM 9-2330-324-14&P
0024 00-2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS—Continued
0024 00
WORK SAFETY—Continued
Protect yourself against injury. Wear protective gear such as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes,
rubber apron, and gloves.
When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Ensure that lifting/stabilizing equipment is working
properly, is suitable for the assigned task, and is secure against slipping.
All maintenance should be performed with:
1.
Trailer parking brake engaged
2.
Towing vehicle in neutral with parking brake engaged, if attached
3. Towing vehicle engine stopped, if attached
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper cleaning methods and use of unauthorized cleaning liquids or
solvents can injure personnel and damage equipment. To prevent this,
refer to TM 9-247 for further instructions.
General
Cleaning instructions will be the same for a majority of parts and components that make up the trailer. The
following should apply to all cleaning operations:
1.
Clean all parts before inspection, after repair, and before assembly.
2.
Keep hands free of grease which can collect dust, dirt, and grit.
3.
After cleaning, all parts should be covered or wrapped to protect them from dust and dirt. Parts that
are subject to rust should be lightly oiled.
Steam Cleaning
1.
Before steam cleaning exterior of trailer, protect all electrical equipment that could be damaged by
steam or moisture.
2.
Place disassembled parts in a suitable container to steam clean. Parts that are subject to rust should
be dried and lightly oiled after cleaning.
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